The airplane collided with the parking ramp while attempting to land at 0444 Central time. Night visual conditions prevailed. The flight instructor and private pilot receiving instruction were killed. The airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire. At 04:34:46, the flight was cleared for the option to land on Runway 1. At 04:37:44, the flight requested a right turn to 2000 feet and a “high key” simulated engine failure approach to Runway 1. At 04:44:05, the pilot stated he was doing another 360-degree turn for Runway 1. No further communications were received. Witnesses observed the airplane flying very low over a hangar. They then heard its engine begin to sputter and the airplane nose-dived toward the ramp. An increase in engine power was heard before impact, followed by a loud bang and flames.
June 23, 2011, Valparaiso, Fla., Beech C24R Sierra
The airplane collided with the parking ramp while attempting to land at 0444 Central time. Night visual conditions prevailed. The flight instructor and private pilot receiving instruction were killed. The airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire. At 04:34:46, the flight was cleared for the option to land on Runway 1. At 04:37:44, the flight requested a right turn to 2000 feet and a "high key" simulated engine failure approach to Runway 1. At 04:44:05, the pilot stated he was doing another 360-degree turn for Runway 1. No further communications were received.
Key Takeaways:
- A flight instructor and private pilot were killed when their airplane collided with a parking ramp during a night landing attempt, leading to a post-crash fire that destroyed the aircraft.
- The aircraft had requested a simulated engine failure approach and was performing a 360-degree turn for Runway 1 just prior to the accident.
- Witnesses observed the plane flying very low, heard the engine sputter, a nose-dive, and an increase in engine power before impact, followed by a loud bang and flames.
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